The Central Sierra Nevada Mountains,near Yosemite National Park, experiences four exciting seasons. Summers are warm to hot with occasional rain or thunderstorms (especially in the higher elevations.) Fall is variable with conditions that can run from warm to cold, wet to dry to snowy. Most of Yosemite National Park stays open through November, but short-term closures can occur due to snow. Winter in the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains is very snowy and cold. The amounts and intensity of storms can be quite severe at elevations above 7,000 feet. Tire chains are often required on many of the mountain roads in winter. Spring is sunny and relatively mild but can still experience a snowstorm. With rains and snow melt, spring is one of the best times to see the many beautiful waterfalls in the area.

Month

High Temp

Low Temp

Rainfall

Ocean Temp

January

47°F

27°F

6.73 in.

-

February

52°F

29°F

6.92 in.

-

March

57°F

33°F

5.80 in.

-

April

64°F

37°F

2.57 in.

-

May

72°F

43°F

1.58 in.

-

June

81°F

49°F

0.79 in.

-

July

89°F

55°F

0.51 in.

-

August

90°F

54°F

0.21 in.

-

September

84°F

49°F

0.92 in.

-

October

73°F

41°F

2.27 in.

-

November

57°F

31°F

4.66 in.

-

December

47°F

27°F

4.77 in.

-

Yosemite Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Mammoth Yosemite airport (MMH) located about 40 miles east of Yosemite in Mammoth Lakes, California, the Castle airport (MER) located approximately 58 miles west of Yosemite in Merced, California, the Fresno Yosemite International airport (FAT) located roughly 64 miles south of Yosemite in Fresno, California, and finally the Eastern Sierra Regional airport (BIH) located around 69 miles southeast of Yosemite in Bishop, California.

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